Jennifer J Gallagher


Associate Professor College of Food Innovation & Technology Culinary Arts Charlotte

Biography and Expertise

After 20 years in the hospitality industry, Jennifer Gallagher decided she wanted to share her love of the industry with others and have an impact on those entering into the industry. She has had the pleasure of teaching both in the United States and abroad, on-ground, and online. She believes the hospitality industry provides endless career opportunities. Although food, wine and travel are her primary passions, she is just as passionate about sharing her experience and enthusiasm with the next generation of industry professionals.

Gallagher has been a full-time culinary instructor at JWU Charlotte since 2005 and the culinary department chair since 2014. In her role as department chair, she is able to assist both the student body and the faculty to ensure JWU Charlotte is providing everyone with the best possible experience.

Gallagher is a Certified Executive Chef (CEC) through the American Culinary Federation, a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) through the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals, a Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE) through the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute and a Certified Wine Educator (CWE) through the Society of Wine Educators. Gallagher also holds a Diploma Certificate in wines and spirits from the Wines & Spirit Education Trust.

Education

MS
FARLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY

BS
WIDENER UNIVERSITY

THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA

Nutrition & Healthy Living
eCornell

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)
Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals

Plant-Based Nutrition
eCornell

Diploma Certification
Wine & Spirit Education Trust

WSET Certified Educator
Wine & Spirit Education Trust

Certified Wine Educator
Society of Wine Educators

Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE)
Educational Institute

Food Safety Manager Certification (FSM)
National Registry of Food Safety Professionals

Certified Specialist of Wine
Society of Wine Educators

Certified Executive Chef (CEC)
American Culinary Federation

Student Experience Award
JWU

Academic Excellence Award
JWU

Life Saver Award
JWU

Teacher of the Year
JWU

Professional Development Award
JWU

Community Service Award
JWU

Professional Development Award
JWU

First Year Teacher Award
JWU

Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals

Institute of Wine & Spirits

Society of Wine Educators

American Culinary Federation

Eating Well for One (or Two): Cooking Demonstration & Nutrition Workshop
Demonstration
Shepard Center Of Charlotte
JWU and Shepards Center of CHarlotte
JWU
CHarlotte
United States